Hotel Palazzo Piccolomini

"Why did this hotel catch your attention? What's the vibe? This renovated 16th century palazzo still retains its charm and history and is located right in the center of town. What's the backstory? It was once owned by the powerful papal Piccolomini family, and still has many original features, like arches and wooden ceilings. Is there a charge for Wi-Fi? No charge. Drinking and dining—what are we looking at? There is a fun bar in the lobby but no restaurant on site. Breakfast (included) is the standard European style and consists of lots of pastries, fruit, cheeses, scrambled eggs, and coffee. What about the neighborhood? Does the hotel fit in, make itself part of the scene? The central location makes it a cinch to get to all the sites.  Any other hotel features worth noting? Often renovations of older palazzos strip the space of all character. That was not the case with this hotel. Bottom line: Worth it? Why? Yes!"

"This renovated 16th century palazzo still retains its charm and history and is located right in the center of town. Once owned by the powerful papal Piccolomini family, it still has many original features, like arches and wooden ceilings. Often renovations of older palazzos strip the space of all character. That was not the case with this hotel. There is a fun bar in the lobby but no restaurant on site. Breakfast (included) is the standard European style and consists of lots of pastries, fruit, cheeses, scrambled eggs, and coffee. The central location makes it a cinch to get to all the sites." - Laura Itzkowitz, Arlene Gibbs